Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-01-12

a ready means Of intercourse between
the citizens of the shore towns, thus
enabling them to exchange friendly
visits. and help to break up the feel
ing Of isolation that comes with the
closing of navigation. To Au Sable
belongs the honor Of being the first to
inaugurate the social visit. and last
Thursday a number Of the members
of Iosco Legion No. 8. A. o. U. W.,
arrived in town to visit their brethren
here.
About 1880 in the forenoon, about
thirty members of the Alpena lodge,
A. o. U. w., formed in front of their
lodge room on Second street, and,
headed by the Five Orphans band,
marched to the depot to meet the Wis
itors. The noon train arrived prompt
ly on time, and the visitors were es-
corted to the lodge room, where they
left their swords, ETC.. and then pro-
ceeded to the Golling House where
they had engaged quarters. The Wis.
iting members wore very neat and
attractive uniform, consisting of dress
coat with shoulder straps, handsome
swords and belts, undress caps and
gauntlcts. On the caps and gauntlets
were appropriate badges. After din
ner the members were escorted about
town and shown the new sulphite pa
per pulp works, the water works and
other sights. They appeared to pass
the time very enjoyably.
The visiting members were as fol-
lows: J. L. Warren, Imminent
Commander, Chas. Hicks. Geo. Cos
grove. o. s. Mason, P. Welt. r. B.
Smith, VIM. Wylie, Phil. Henniger,
Noah Henniger, c. ID. Marvin, John
Leibel, B. Rich, G. Hamblen, L. Phil,
lips, G. Crowley, II. Boutyette. d.
Sempliner, f. G. Miller, VIM. Dunn,
J. S. Chevier. Geo. E. Smith. Thomas
Wilson, w. II. LETTER and G.. L.
Counville.
In the evening the visitors assem-
bled in A. o. U. w. hall and assisted
in installing the newly elected officers
of the Alpena lodge into their respec-
tive positions. Past Master Work
man N. Henniger, of the Iosco Legion,
acted as installing officer, and the
new officers installed we're as follows:
p. M. W.-David Thompson.
NJ. W.-Chas. Golling.
Foreman-A. w. Zeim.
Overseer-David Bruneau.
Recorder-A. j. Simmons.
Financier-H. D. Sprague.
Receiver--P. Owens.
&c. Dyer.
I. We. P. Motley.
o. W.--M. Kearney.
After the installation ceremonies
were over, the members enjoyed an
hour in social intercourse, and were
then invited by their Alpena brethren
to partake of an oyster supper at the
Golling House. The invitation was
accepted and another hour or two
pleasantly passed.
Friday morning the visitors march
ed to the depot, being escorted by the
band and many members of the AL
pena lodge, and at nine A. NJ. started
on their return home, carrying the
best wishes of the many friends they
had made.
The visitors expressed themselves
we'll pleased with their trip and the
manner in which they had been enter
tanned, and if the appearances can be
judged from, they did enjoy their trip
and had good social time. The Wis.
itors are genllemanly set of men.
full Of fun and sociality, and the A.
0. U. w. here will long remember
their visit.
Station master Reeves is charter
member of the Iosco Legion.
We understand that a party re.
quested Mr.. Chevier to take off his |
coat and remain twelve days, and the
matter being brought up in the lodge, |
caused much fun.
1t is probable that uniformed Le-
gion will be formed here.
There was a lively scene at the de-
pot. just before the train started.
Handshaking was extensive.